Identification holder



Nov. 2, 1943. M. J. sTAsER IDENTIFlCATION HIDR Filed Feb. 24, 1942 INVENTOR. M/Lfy. J. .5T/15in.

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Patented Nov. 2, 1943 UNITED *STATES PATENT Y OFFICE IDENTIFICATION HOLDER Miley J. Staser, Long Beach, Calif. Y Application February 24, 1942, Serial No. 432,104

1 Claim.

This invention relates to an identification holder, wherein identification data may be mounted for easy access and to enable a guard, or other interested parties to quickly and easily observe the information on the identification button, tag, or the like.

An object of my invention is to provide -a novel identification holder, comprising a frame in which a holder is slidably mounted, the slidable holder being extendable, when it is desired to View the identification data. v

Another object of my invention is to provide a novel identification holder, of the character stated, in which the identification tag is yieldably returned to retracted or hidden position.

A feature of my invention resides in the novel means of mounting an identification button, as well as an identification tag, both being visible when the tag is projected or extended from the holder.

Still another object of my invention is to provide a novel identification holder, which is simple in construction, inexpensive to manufacture, and effective in use.

Other objects, advantages, and features of invention may appear from the accompanying drawing, the subjoined detailed description and the appended claim.

In the drawing Figure 1 is a front elevation of my identification holder, showing the parts retracted.

Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1, but with the parts extended.

Figure 3 is a sectional View, taken on line 3 3 of Figure 1 of the frame only, the other parts being removed.

Figure 4 is a rear View of my identification holder.

Figure 5 is a fragmentary rear view, showing the tag carrier partly extended.

In many industries, workmen are required to carry an identification button, which usually includes a number and the department in which they are employed. Each workman is also required to carry an identification tag, which includes his photograph, as well as certain physical data, such as his height, weight, color of eyes and hair, etc. Both the information tag and the button must be presented to the guard at the gate, in order that the workman may pass into the plant. If both the button and the information tag are in close proximity, the guard can check both, as well as the holder thereof, in a minimum length of time, and prevent congestion and delay at the entrance to the plant.

Referring more particularly to the drawing, my identification holder comprises a metal frame I, which includes a clasp 2 projecting downframe is disposed within the pocket and the clasp outside the pocket. A pair of guide flanges 3, 4 are bent inwardly on each of the side edges of the frame I and are also integral with the frame 'Ihese guides extend vertically, substantially the f full length of the frame and their purpose Will be further described. A stop llip 5 projects outwardly from the lower edge of the frame and the purpose of this lip will also be further described.

The information tag carrier 6 is slidably mounted in the frame I and between the guides 3, ll. This tag carrier is preferably formed as an envelope, and is formed of a transparent material, such as one of the plastics. The information tag (not shown), which carries the workmans photograph and other data, is mounted in the carrier 6. Normally the carrier 6 is hidden within the frame I, as shown in Figures 1 and 4. When this carrier is ejected or pulled upwardly, it will project upwardly out of the coat pocket and the information on the identification tag can be viewed by the interested parties.

A ribbon l, formed of a flexible material, such as fabric or the like, is attached at one end to the carrier Ii, preferably by means of staples or brads 8. The other end of the ribbon extends over the front of the frame I, and may be provided with a pair of holes 9, through which the usual attaching pin of the identification button Il) may be passed to suspend the button from the ribbon. A rubber band II, or other iiexible retracting means, extends over the lip 5, and also over the brads or clips 8, thus yieldably urging the carrier 6 downwardly in the frame.

In use the workman carries the frame I clipped to his shirt pocket or coat pocket with the frame inside the pocket and the clasp outside the pocket; and on demand, he grasps the ribbon 1, pulling it downwardly, thus pulling the carrier 6 upwardly out of the frame I and the pocket in which the frame is supported, and simultaneously exposing the identification button attached to the ribbon 'I and also the identification tag, which is mounted in the carrier 6. When the ribbon 1 is released, the rubber band I I pulls the carrier 6 and the inner end portion of the ribbon downwardly into the frame and causing the ribbon 1 and the frame to return to their normal retracted position, shown in Figure 1. The pin of the button I0 is usually engaged about the lower end back of the clasp 2, when the ribbon 1 is retracted, thus preventing this ribbon from uttering and getting in the way of the workman.

Having described m35" inventions., I claim: An identification holder comprisinga` substantially rectangular frame, a. guide extending vertically along each of the side edges of the frontL face of the frame, a, stop lip at the lower: endroit Within the pocket, an identification carrier slidably mounted between the guides for vertical sliding movement from a retracted position to an extended position above the frame, a ribbon, means securing one end of the ribbon to the lower end portion of the carrier, said ribbon extending upwardly between the carrier and the frame and outwardly and downwardly over said clasp, whereby the lower end of the ribbon may 10 biagrasnedi and` apull exentad to mx1ve the carrier upwarrdiy'to` an extendied position, and an identioation button suspended from the lower free end portion of the ribbon in position to be easily; seen and readily grasped when the ribthe frame, a clasp at the rear of the frame for 15 bon is to4 be pulled downwardly.

gripping a pocket and supportingrf the` fram@ MJLEY J. STASER. 

